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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,598.62, 6,901.35 and 2,259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,598.62, 6,901.35 and 2,259.88 is: 3,391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,598.62 : 6,901.35 = 2,259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,598.62/6,901.35 = 2,259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,598.62x = 6,901.35 × 2,259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,598.62x = 15,596,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,596,222.84/4,598.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.50

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